Entry Level Assessment Blueprint Building Construction Occupations

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1 Blueprint Test Code: 4011 / Version: 01

2 Specific Competencies and Skills Tested in this Assessment: Safety and General Knowledge Carpentry Masonry Recognize and adhere to worksite safety issues (housekeeping and health related) Utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPEs) Demonstrate understanding of ladder and scaffold safety Recognize and adhere to governmental regulations (OSHA, MSDS, etc.) Demonstrate safe and appropriate use of hand tools Demonstrate safe and appropriate use of power tools Identify carpentry materials Describe, lay out, and construct wood floor framing Calculate, lay out, and construct stairs Identify, lay out, and construct wood wall framing Describe, calculate, and construct ceiling and roof framing Identify and install roofing materials (shingles, fasteners, and flashing) Differentiate various styles of roofs Identify, estimate, and install exterior windows and doors Identify, measure, and apply exterior finishes (sidings and trim) Describe and install interior finishes (e.g., drywall, doors, trims) Identify, calculate quantities, and install footings and foundations Identify, calculate quantities, and install brick and block Identify, calculate quantities, and install various types of tile Identify, calculate quantities, place/pour, and finish concrete applications (e.g., sidewalks, steps) Page 1 of 7

3 Specific Competencies and Skills continued: Electrical Identify, estimate, and install rough electrical (including wire and cable) Identify, calculate quantities, and install finish electrical Plumbing Identify, estimate, and install rough plumbing (PVC, ABS, copper, PEX) Identify, calculate quantities, and install finish plumbing fixtures Energy Efficiency Identify, estimate, and install insulation and interpret R-values Recognize various ventilation applications Identify green construction technology (e.g., lighting, Energy Star ) Blueprints and Site Layout Recognize blueprint terms, symbols, and abbreviations Interpret blueprints and calculate quantities Demonstrate use of architect s scale Lay out building using various calculations, squaring, and leveling methods Page 2 of 7

4 Written Assessment: Administration Time: 3 hours Number of Questions: 151 Areas Covered: Page 3 of 7

5 Sample Questions: According to OSHA regulations, when working on a multilevel construction site, workers should wear at all times. A. face shields B. hearing protection C. knee pads D. hard hats To protect an outside drywall corner, it may be reinforced with a corner A. board B. lath C. bead D. rite How many courses of concrete block are needed for a wall 8 feet high? A. 12 B. 14 C. 16 D. 17 The allowable number of conductors within an electrical box is determined by the of the box. A. volume B. area C. length D. depth The purpose of a trap is to A. discharge sewer gas from the building B. prevent sewer gas from entering the building C. prevent excess pressure from building up in the system D. trap solid waste material A is a pre-cut length of rolled fiberglass insulation. A. filler B. batt C. cricket D. standard Page 4 of 7

6 The height of the window header is found in the A. site section B. plot plan C. wall section D. mechanical plan The leading cause of fatalities in the construction industry is A. falls B. lacerations C. electrical shock D. structure fires What unit of measure is used for a heating device size, such as a furnace? A. BTU - British thermal unit B. BHU - British heat unit C. ATU - American thermal unit D. AHU - American heat unit Roof trusses are typically spaced on center. A. 10 inches B. 15 inches C. 20 inches D. 24 inches Page 5 of 7

7 Performance Assessment: Administration Time: 2 hours and 25 minutes Number of Jobs: 5 Areas Covered: 21% Solder Pipe Participant will correctly cut, ream, clean, flux, and solder copper tubing into a complete, finished product. 19% Lay Out Rafter Participant will position the rafter crown, create the correct rafter line length and overhang length, place and cut the bird s mouth correctly, and cut the tail plumb and ridge plumb correctly. 10% Calculate and Cut a Stud Participant will cut the stud to the correct length and shape. 23% Rough and Finish Electrical Participant will correctly set boxes, choose and install cables, pre-wire boxes, choose, wire, and install switch properly, split and wire the receptacle correctly. 27% 8-Inch Block Wall Construction Participant will construct the block course correctly, with correct wall height, length and straightness, as well as a correct wall plumb and level and full, finished joints. Page 6 of 7

8 Sample Job: Maximum Time: Participant Activity: 8-Inch Block Wall Construction 45 minutes The participant is to construct a block wall 47-5/8-inches long by 24-inches high, strike all joints using a convex jointer, and finish wall with a clean appearance. The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE), the leading professional organization for career and technical educators, commends all students who participate in career and technical education programs and choose to validate their educational attainment through rigorous technical assessments. In taking this assessment you demonstrate to your school, your parents and guardians, your future employers and yourself that you understand the concepts and knowledge needed to succeed in the workplace. Good Luck! Page 7 of 7